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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,546.42, 365,076.70 and 143,690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,546.42, 365,076.70 and 143,690.06 is: 198,293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,546.42 : 365,076.70 = 143,690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,546.42/365,076.70 = 143,690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,546.42x = 365,076.70 × 143,690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,546.42x = 52,457,892,927.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,457,892,927.60/264,546.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,293.72

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